15 June 2022, Mumbai:

According to the DinarStandard State of Global Islamic Economy Report 2022, recovering from its pandemic lows, modest clothing grew by 5.7 percent in 2021 to $295 billion and is expected to grow at 6.1 per cent CAGR to reach $375 billion by 2025.

The opening of new outlets by independent apparel brands coupled with growing online retailing is increasing the prospects for the Indian modest fashion industry.

Nighat Ahmad, Founder, the House of THL says, modest clothing helps women cover their bodies to limit skin exposure. Ahmad launched her brand in Kanpur at a time when modest clothing brands had only recently raised a profile in the country. The store was later rechristened House of THL based on her three daughters’ initials.

Ahmad currently sells her products in India as well as to a large United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based clientele. She is one of five Indian designers to be on board the Middle Eastern luxury giant website Ounasss.ae and Store 1422.

08 June 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion and lifestyle brand Jaypore has opened its second brick-and-mortar store in New Delhi.

Located within DLF Avenue mall in Saket, the new store houses the brand’s full range of men’s and women’s traditional wear as well as accessories, jewelry, homeware, and other goods.

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The bright, warmly lit store is colored in gold accents with a cream background. It features ornate carved display tables throughout.

The brand’s store in DLF Avenue is located alongside other Indian and international labels including Fossi, Melorra, Nautica, Replay, Tanishq, Vero Moda and Meena Bazaar. Jaypore’s store is located on the first floor of the mall.

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DLF Avenue was previously DLF Place Saket and was revamped as DLF Avenue with a new look, new brands, and curated spaces in a Rs 100 crore transformation in 2020.

Jaypore’srecently also opened a store in Lower Parel, Mumbai. It had already opened another store in the Pheonix Palladium Mall in March this year.

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14 June 2022, Mumbai:

Footwear brand Khadim India has launched a wide range of women’s handbags as well as other leather goods and lifestyle items as the brand aims to continue to expand across India.

At the celebrations of the 96th birth anniversary of its founder, the late Satya Prasad Roy Burman, on June 11, Khadim India reiterated its plans to expand its retail presence in the North and West of India and become the country’s second-largest footwear brand.

Satya Prasad Roy Burman entered the footwear business in 1965 in Chitpur, Kolkata with a small store. He entered the retail sector in 1993, after which his business transformed from a wholesaler of footwear to a manufacturer, retailer, and distributor.

The brand currently has a store network of 799 retail outlets and 575 distributors across India which plans to continue to expand.

10 June 2022, Mumbai:

Foraying in the activewear segment, JSW Sports, a part of the JSW Group, has launched a new range under the ‘JSW Inspire’ brand. Co-owner of the Indian Premier League Delhi Capitals, apart from the Kabaddi team Haryana Steelers and football club Bengaluru IFC, JSW Sports is engaged in building India’s sports ecosystem.

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The brand aims to deliver high-quality activewear, says Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, and JSW Paints.

Estimated at Rs 466.9 billion in 2018, India’s activewear market is expected to reach Rs 997.8 billion by 2024.

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From 2019-to 24, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 13.59 percent. Market growth got a boost from the pandemic which pushed up demand for clothing from brands such as Puma, Adidas and Reebok.

JSW Inspire’s will initially focus on online sales of its apparel range. The sports arm of the group, JSW Sports will encourage the development of sporting culture in India by maximizing the potential of Indian sports and athletics.

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14 June 2022, Mumbai:

The upcoming sixth edition of Garment Show of India in India will feature a Khadi Pavilion to promote handloom and sustainable weaves besides offering networking opportunities to visitors.

As per a Fashion Network report, featuring fashion shows, trend forecasting seminars, the show will present the latest in garment styles and technology to a diverse array of businesses. It will feature reputed apparel businesses including Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Group, Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Max, Spencer’s Lulu’s, Dmart, and Central, etc.

The trade show will run from July 18 to 20 at the Noida Expo Centre in Sector 62. It will feature product categories including ethnic and western style garments, Khadi and eco-friendly clothing, maternity wear, sportswear, fabric and trims, handbags, leather goods, and retail technology, etc

10 June 2022, Mumbai:

India’s first fabric and design commerce platform Fabriclore has collaborated with Line Fiesta, one of the eminent manufacturers of linen fabrics based out of Mumbai launched under the company ‘Vrijesh Natural’.

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Sandeep Sharma, Founder & Vice President – Operations, says, the alliance, grants Fabriclore100+ SKUs and,connects it with the e-commerce side of the business.

Created by handcraft weavers and printers, Fabriclore’s heritage of handloom fabrics along with its decades-old archives of textiles, serve as design inspirations to create new products.

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As per a *Textile Value Chain report, the company creates its products by mixing handloom weavers, block printers as well as cutting edge jacquard looms and space dyeing machines. This fusion defines its design philosophy, making its collections fresh and unique.

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07 June 2022, Mumbai:

Men’s occasion wear brand Tasva has expanded its retail presence by opening a new store in Bengaluru.

As per a Fashion Network report, the store has a large glass façade. Its interiors are painted in while and gold with a marble floor and geometric patterned details and has a number of sealing areas for shopping. The store houses Tasva’s entire selection of menswear and accessories, with dedicated sections for for suits, hats, footwear, and more.

Tasva opened its first ever store in Bengaluru after launching in 2021. The brand has since opened numerous stores this year, including its second most recent launch in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills in May.

A joint venture between designer TarunTahilianni and Aditya Birla Group, brand Tasva is designed to offer premium traditional wear at more affordable prices. The brand specialises in men’s wedding suits and accessories, designed with couturier Tahiliani’s signature take on heritage opulence.

03 June 2022, Mumbai:

India’s RMG exports grew by 22.08 per cent Y-o-Y to $2,935.73 million during April-May ‘22-23 from $2,404.67 million in April-May 2021. RMG exports 3.81 per cent to the country’s total merchandise export during the two months.

India’s RMG exports grew by 22,94 per cent to 1,360.95 million in May 2022 against, export of $1107 million in May 2021 RMG contributed 3.65 per cent in total merchandise export of May 2022, the ministry of commerce and industry said in a release.

India’s total merchandise export in May 2022 amounted to $37.29 billion, an increase of 15.46 per cent over $32.30 billion in May 2021. The export in April-May 2022-23 was $77.08 billion with an increase of 22.26 per cent over $63.05 billion in April-May 2021-22.

India’s merchandise import in May 2022 was $60.62 billion, an increase of 56.14 per cent over $38.83 billion in May 2021. The imports in April-May 2022-23 were $120.81 billion with an increase of 42.35 per cent over $84.87 billion in April-May 2021-22. The trade deficit in May 2022 was $23.33 billion, while it was $43.73 billion during April-May 2022-23.